Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki won’t be ready for Opening Day, manager John Gibbons said Tuesday. Tulowitzki did not play after July 28 last year after sustaining ligament damage in his right ankle. While he has taken ground balls and batting practice this spring, his inability to run at full speed means he won’t be(…)

Having endured criticism for his unorthodox shooting style, Lonzo Ball made a statement against the Spurs on Saturday with 18 points — including six 3-pointers — as the Lakers extended their win streak to five. www.espn.com – NBA

Tigers All-Star Michael Fulmer will not make his scheduled start Sunday against the Nationals. The big right-hander is being pushed back after experiencing muscular soreness in his right elbow, manager Ron Gardenhire said Saturday. MLB News Index

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto said Wednesday he was “very encouraged” by how Felix Hernandez’s forearm has progressed since he was struck by a hard line drive in his first Cactus League start Monday. www.espn.com – MLB